Omega - Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch - Unisex - 1980-1989
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Selected by Pasquale Picca
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Estimate € 13,500 - € 15,000
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Description from the seller
For farsighted collectors and investors in the watch sector, this lot represents a unique market opportunity: the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch "Apollo XI 1969" (20th Anniversary of the Moon Landing, 1969-1989), considered by enthusiasts and experts the true Holy Grail of every Speedmaster collector.
In high-end collecting, the real investment value is driven by rarity, condition, and completeness of the package. This specific specimen gathers the rare combination of three key value-enhancing factors:
commemorative edition "APOLLO XI 1969" (Primary Driver of Value):
Characterized by the factory-original vintage engraving on the left side of the steel case at 9 o’clock with the inscription "APOLLO XI 1969." Produced in a limited run in 1989 to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the first Moon landing, this detail makes the case unmistakable and historically of the highest collectible value.
The Legendary Bracelet Ref. 1450 with Ends 808:
Regarded by watchmaking experts as the best bracelet ever produced in Speedmaster history for its solidity, aesthetics, and wrist comfort. Even if exchanged separately on the vintage collectible market, only this bracelet maintains autonomous, high-valued pricing and is continually rising.
Integrity of the Set (Full Set with 12/1989 Warranty):
A watch of this significance preserves and increases its value over time only if accompanied by its original documentation. This lot is complete with the original presentation wooden box with the commemorative medallion, and the original paper warranty dated December 12, 1989.
Brand: Omega
Model: Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch "Apollo XI 1969" (20th Anniversary)
Reference: 3590.50.00 / ST 145.0022 (PIC: 03890.50.37)
Original Purchase Date: December 12, 1989
Serial Number: 48,255,018
Dial: Matte black tri-compax original. Lume plots and hands with original tritium aged to a splendid uniform vintage cream patina.
Case: 42 mm stainless steel with original side engraving at 9 o’clock "APOLLO XI 1969".
Movement: Hand-wound mechanical Omega Caliber 861 (Lemania-derived), renowned for its exceptional robustness and historical reliability.
Bezel: Original with black insert and tachymetric scale (Tachymetre).
Crystal: Original hesalite / Plexiglas.
Case Back: Screw-down steel with the iconic NASA engravings: "Flight-Qualified By NASA For All Manned Space Missions" and "The First Watch Worn On The Moon" with the hippocampus at center.
Bracelet: Original Omega Ref. 1450 steel with ends 808.
Clasp: Stainless steel deployant marked "Stainless Steel 1450 - Omega Speedmaster" (case code 32).
COMPLETE SET
Original dark-wood Omega presentation box with commemorative medallion on the lid.
Original Omega International Warranty card dated 12/12/1989 (consistent with serial and reference).
Case & Bezel: Excellent condition and age-appropriate, sharp edges and bevels, side engraving "APOLLO XI 1969" perfectly clear and legible.
Dial & Hands: 100% original dial, free from wear defects. Original Tritium uniformly aged to a crema-tone.
Bracelet: Excellent condition, solid and well-tensioned.
Mechanics: Fully functional, with accurate timekeeping and proper start/stop/reset of the chronograph.
The watch will be shipped with maximum-security packaging and armored shipping.
Ultra-fast, traceable, and fully insured for 100% of the winning value via specialized luxury-goods express courier (DHL / UPS / FedEx).
Seller's Story
Milan Museums Art Watches SRLS: Excellence and Innovation in the World of Art.
A company that embodies Ida Ruffolo's vision and passion for art represents the artistic intuition of an art dealer who has been able to create a reference company for private collectors, art galleries and artists of all generation. Our company quickly specialized in the buying and selling of works of art, gaining the trust of the market through a strong brand and impeccable reliability.
With the opening of two strategic offices, one in the North and one in the South of Italy, Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS has established itself as an exclusive point of reference for purchases and sales in the art sector. Our selection of works is the result of careful research and in-depth knowledge of the market, offering only the best to investors and art enthusiasts.
Our care in selecting artists is meticulous: we choose only exceptional talents to include in our catalogue, with the aim of marketing and promoting their works internationally. This selection process guarantees that each artist and work represented by Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is synonymous with quality and investment potential.
Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is today a consolidated reality, capable of serving customers in almost all countries of the world, with a constant commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of art. Our mission is to enrich our clients' collections with works that not only beautify spaces, but which also represent a long-lasting and significant investment.
Translated by Google TranslateFor farsighted collectors and investors in the watch sector, this lot represents a unique market opportunity: the Omega Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch "Apollo XI 1969" (20th Anniversary of the Moon Landing, 1969-1989), considered by enthusiasts and experts the true Holy Grail of every Speedmaster collector.
In high-end collecting, the real investment value is driven by rarity, condition, and completeness of the package. This specific specimen gathers the rare combination of three key value-enhancing factors:
commemorative edition "APOLLO XI 1969" (Primary Driver of Value):
Characterized by the factory-original vintage engraving on the left side of the steel case at 9 o’clock with the inscription "APOLLO XI 1969." Produced in a limited run in 1989 to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the first Moon landing, this detail makes the case unmistakable and historically of the highest collectible value.
The Legendary Bracelet Ref. 1450 with Ends 808:
Regarded by watchmaking experts as the best bracelet ever produced in Speedmaster history for its solidity, aesthetics, and wrist comfort. Even if exchanged separately on the vintage collectible market, only this bracelet maintains autonomous, high-valued pricing and is continually rising.
Integrity of the Set (Full Set with 12/1989 Warranty):
A watch of this significance preserves and increases its value over time only if accompanied by its original documentation. This lot is complete with the original presentation wooden box with the commemorative medallion, and the original paper warranty dated December 12, 1989.
Brand: Omega
Model: Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch "Apollo XI 1969" (20th Anniversary)
Reference: 3590.50.00 / ST 145.0022 (PIC: 03890.50.37)
Original Purchase Date: December 12, 1989
Serial Number: 48,255,018
Dial: Matte black tri-compax original. Lume plots and hands with original tritium aged to a splendid uniform vintage cream patina.
Case: 42 mm stainless steel with original side engraving at 9 o’clock "APOLLO XI 1969".
Movement: Hand-wound mechanical Omega Caliber 861 (Lemania-derived), renowned for its exceptional robustness and historical reliability.
Bezel: Original with black insert and tachymetric scale (Tachymetre).
Crystal: Original hesalite / Plexiglas.
Case Back: Screw-down steel with the iconic NASA engravings: "Flight-Qualified By NASA For All Manned Space Missions" and "The First Watch Worn On The Moon" with the hippocampus at center.
Bracelet: Original Omega Ref. 1450 steel with ends 808.
Clasp: Stainless steel deployant marked "Stainless Steel 1450 - Omega Speedmaster" (case code 32).
COMPLETE SET
Original dark-wood Omega presentation box with commemorative medallion on the lid.
Original Omega International Warranty card dated 12/12/1989 (consistent with serial and reference).
Case & Bezel: Excellent condition and age-appropriate, sharp edges and bevels, side engraving "APOLLO XI 1969" perfectly clear and legible.
Dial & Hands: 100% original dial, free from wear defects. Original Tritium uniformly aged to a crema-tone.
Bracelet: Excellent condition, solid and well-tensioned.
Mechanics: Fully functional, with accurate timekeeping and proper start/stop/reset of the chronograph.
The watch will be shipped with maximum-security packaging and armored shipping.
Ultra-fast, traceable, and fully insured for 100% of the winning value via specialized luxury-goods express courier (DHL / UPS / FedEx).
Seller's Story
Milan Museums Art Watches SRLS: Excellence and Innovation in the World of Art.
A company that embodies Ida Ruffolo's vision and passion for art represents the artistic intuition of an art dealer who has been able to create a reference company for private collectors, art galleries and artists of all generation. Our company quickly specialized in the buying and selling of works of art, gaining the trust of the market through a strong brand and impeccable reliability.
With the opening of two strategic offices, one in the North and one in the South of Italy, Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS has established itself as an exclusive point of reference for purchases and sales in the art sector. Our selection of works is the result of careful research and in-depth knowledge of the market, offering only the best to investors and art enthusiasts.
Our care in selecting artists is meticulous: we choose only exceptional talents to include in our catalogue, with the aim of marketing and promoting their works internationally. This selection process guarantees that each artist and work represented by Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is synonymous with quality and investment potential.
Milano Musei Arte Orologi SRLS is today a consolidated reality, capable of serving customers in almost all countries of the world, with a constant commitment to excellence and innovation in the field of art. Our mission is to enrich our clients' collections with works that not only beautify spaces, but which also represent a long-lasting and significant investment.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Brand
Omega
Gender
Unisex
Model
Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch
Band material
Steel
Shipped insured
Yes
Band length
Long (over 200 mm)
Period
1980-1989
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Steel
Original box included
Yes
Original papers included
Yes
Case diameter
42 mm
Original warranty included
Yes
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
